Legal Work Placement Review
at Irwin Mitchell
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Southampton
Review Submitted: October 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
A varied overview of a number of departments at the firm. Interesting tasks to complete each day and lots of opportunities to meet current employees of the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The experience gave a comprehensive oversight to many of the potential roles available.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Developed skills relating to engaging in conversation and presentations on online platforms. Developed analytical skills as well as attention to detail.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very welcoming and understanding. Consistent across all departments and seniority levels.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Very much. A great execution for the first online legal work placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Irwin Mitchell
4/5
Would you recommend Irwin Mitchell to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Irwin Mitchell
Take note of and understand the ways in which the structure of the firm is changing. Most recently, the move from PLS and BLS streams to a more holistic approach to offering client services. Engage with the firm enough to become familiar with the culture and to make an informed decision about whether this firm is right for you.
